Half-Day Olive Mill and Winery Tour with Tastings & Lunch
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Overview
- Enjoy a more personal adventure with 6–8 guests per vehicle
- Discover authentic olive farms, family-run wineries, and production methods
- Taste premium olive oil, three selected Cretan wines, local delicacies, and raki
- Enjoy a full-course lunch at a welcoming local taverna
- Discover peaceful countryside, local villages, and centuries-old traditions
Activity location
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece
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What's included, what's not
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Amoudara to Stalis)
- Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Small-group experience (maximum 6–8 guests per vehicle)
- Friendly, knowledgeable local driver-host
- Guided visit to a traditional olive grove and olive mill
- Premium extra virgin olive oil tasting with local delicacies
- Guided boutique winery and raki distillery visit
- Tasting of 3 selected Cretan wines
- Introduction to traditional Cretan raki production
- Full-course traditional Cretan lunch at a local taverna
- Local wine, raki, and dessert with lunch
- All scheduled tasting and activity fees
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Additional food and drinks beyond those included in the tour
- Extra wine, olive oil, or local products purchased during tastings
- Gratuities for the driver-host and local producers (optional)
- Pick-up and drop-off outside the designated areas (Amoudara to Stalis)
- Services or activities not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
What you can expect
Crete: Olive Oil, Wine, Raki & Traditional Cretan Lunch
Discover the authentic flavors of Crete on a small-group culinary adventure through picturesque villages, family-run farms, and traditional wineries. Meet local producers, taste premium olive oil and Cretan wines, discover the secrets of raki, and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch.
Escape the busy tourist resorts and explore the heart of the Cretan countryside, where food, wine, and hospitality have been part of everyday life for generations. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 6–8 guests, ensuring a relaxed and personal experience.
Stop 1: Olive Grove & Traditional Olive Oil Mill
Begin your journey at a family-run olive farm, surrounded by beautiful olive groves.
Meet local producers and discover how Crete's famous extra virgin olive oil is made, from traditional harvesting techniques to modern cold extraction methods.
Walk among olive trees, explore the production facilities, and learn why olive oil has been an essential part of Cretan life for thousands of years.
Enjoy a guided tasting of premium extra virgin olive oils, accompanied by traditional bread and local delicacies.
Stop 2: Boutique Winery & Raki Distillery
Continue to the renowned wine-producing region of Peza and Archanes, where vineyards and winemaking traditions date back centuries.
Visit a small, locally operated winery and discover the fascinating world of Cretan wine production.
Learn about indigenous grape varieties such as Vidiano, Vilana, Kotsifali, and Liatiko, and enjoy a guided tasting of three selected local wines, accompanied by Cretan delicacies.
Discover the traditional production of tsikoudia, better known as raki, Crete's famous spirit and a symbol of friendship and hospitality.
Meet the people behind the wines and hear their stories about family traditions, local craftsmanship, and life in rural Crete.
Stop 3: Traditional Cretan Lunch in a Local Village
After your tastings, it's time to experience one of Crete's most cherished traditions: sharing a delicious meal.
Visit a welcoming, family-run taverna in the countryside around Peza and Archanes and enjoy an authentic, full-course Cretan lunch prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Your meal includes a selection of traditional Cretan appetizers, a delicious main course, local wine, raki, and dessert. Vegetarian options are available.
Relax, savor the flavors, and enjoy genuine Cretan hospitality in a charming village setting.
Comfortable Return to Your Hotel
After a wonderful day exploring Crete's culinary heritage, relax during the scenic drive back to your accommodation, carrying home delicious memories and a deeper connection to the island's traditions.
Location
Activity location
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece